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POLITICAL PARTIES the modern concept of political
Parties formed from the ashes of the Cavaliers and Roundheads. The
Cavaliers evolved into the Tory Party, royalists intent on preserving the
King’s authority, while the Roundheads transformed into the Whig Party, men of
Property dedicated to expanding trade abroad. JAMES II (1633-1701) Stuart of England, Scotland &Ireland who in 1688 was overthrown
In the ‘Glorious Revolution’ by William III. James converted to Catholicism and
Took a stand against a number of anti-Catholic moves. This didn’t impede his
Succession to the throne on Charles’ death 1685. Attempts to give equality to
Roman Catholic and Protestant, led to conflict with parliament. 1689, James
Army in Ireland with French support.Defeated by William at the Battle of the
Boyne in1690.GLORIOUS REVOLRevolution of 1688, was the overthrow of King James
II of England by a union of English Parliamentarians with Dutchstadtholder William III, Prince of Orange.MARY II AND WILLIAM IIIruled Britain in Glorious
Revolution of 1688. She was a devoted Protestant, and many Parliamentarians
& nobles wanted Mary to be monarch. Their accession, was an important
Transition towards parliamentary rule as we know it today. William’s ousting of
His predecessor, the Catholic James II, ensured the primacy of the Protestant
Faith in Britain. Victory Battle of the Boyne celebrated annually in Northern
Ireland on 12 July. BILL OF RIGHTS Act of the Parliament that
Deals with constitutional matters and certain basic civil rights. Established
Principles of frequent parliaments, free elections &freedom of speech
Within Parliament. Received the Royal Assent in 1689 and is a restatement in
Statutory form of the Declaration of Right presented by the Convention
Parliament to William III and Mary II.ACT OF
SETTLEMENT Act of the Parliament that was
Passed in 1701 to settle the succession to the English &Irish crowns on
Protestants only. The next Protestant in line to the throne was Sophia of
Hanover. Under this act anyone who became a Roman Catholic, or who married one,
Became disqualified to inherit the throne.S. XVIII –
XIXTHE HOUSE OF HANNOVER In 18and 19appeared a new
Ruling house: George I,George II.George III, George IV, William IV, Victoria.
Royal German dynasty that ruled Kingdom of Hannover, provided monarchs of
GB&Ireland until the death of Queen Victoria. Jacobites supported the
Restoration of the Stuarts to the throne, which increased during the reign of
George II. During the long reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901) Britain became
One of the most powerful countries in the world.GOVERNMENT AND POLITICAL
REFORMS. REFORM BILL 1832 The most important change came
During William
IV’s reign with the Whigs
Introducing the Reform
Act of 1832. Reform Bill was any of the British parliamentary bills that
Expanded the electorate for the House
Of Commons and rationalized the representation of that body. The 1st Reform
Bill primarily served to transfer voting privileges.The british
Empire&colonies. Britain had been
Expanding its territory beyond the seas since 16th century. Britain invaded and
Occupied most of Germany’s overseas colonies in Africa. After the Fall of
France, Britain stood against Germany. Though Britain&the empire emerged
Victorious from the 2 World War, the effects of the conflict were profound.
Britain was left bankrupt. British Empire’s days were numbered.VICTORIAN BRITAIN. Period of Queen Victoria’s
Reign(1837 until her death on 22 January 1901. Characterised as one of relative
Peace among the great powers (as established by the Congress of Vienna),
Increased economic activity, &national self-confidence for Great Britain.